Now as you thinking and planing for some food storage you will want to consider two very important things. How much can you afford? Where will you put it.

How much can you afford is misleading. You can almost always afford an extra can of food or bag or rice. Careful planning and budgeting can build a sizable supply in a short time.

More concerning is where will you put it. Most of us do not have a storehouse that we can fill with goods. We are limited to the space in our homes and apartments. Some of you may have large places in basements or attics. Look at each room and think of places for storage. 

Your cupboards and pantry are the first place to start. Look to see if you have any food that is near the expiration date. Move them to the front of the cupboard, see how much space in behind. When you shop next pick up a few things to put behind that have a newer freshness date. 

Do you have a freezer? If there are is empty space you can put dry goods behind the frozen goods. Grain and dry beans will be just fine if you freeze them. They will also be safe from bugs. A full freezer will also be more efficient and save energy. 

One of the best options is to create a store room. Any room can be used. The best rooms are out of the way. Out of traffic zones. Can maintain a fairly constant temperature and remain dry. Spare rooms work great. 

Use the easy storage places first. Then if you have less accessible places use them.